Word
victory
Phoneticsvic·to·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɪktɝi/
UK/vˈɪktəɹˌi/
Definitions
01winning a contest
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the state of winning a competition, a war, or a hard fight.
n. the state of having defeated an opponent in a competition, battle, or other struggle. Both countable and uncountable.
日本語:勝利※
“The team celebrated their first victory of the season with a big party.”
“The narrow electoral victory provided the new administration with a mandate, though the slim margin suggested a deeply divided public.”
02success over difficulty
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. success in dealing with a difficult problem or situation.
n. the successful overcoming of an obstacle, difficulty, or personal struggle.
日本語:勝利※
“Learning to walk again after the accident was a great personal victory for him.”
“Securing the funding despite the economic downturn was hailed as a significant victory for the local community project.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “victory” in context.
Verb
01. achieve a victory
“The team worked incredibly hard to achieve a victory in the final minutes of the game.”
verb + noun
02. claim victory
“Both candidates were quick to claim victory before all the votes had been officially counted.”
verb + noun
03. secure a narrow victory
“The ruling party managed to secure a narrow victory, winning by only a few hundred votes.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. decisive victory
“The general led his troops to a decisive victory that effectively ended the long-standing conflict.”
adj + noun
05. moral victory
“Although they lost the match, the young team felt it was a moral victory because they played so well.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. margin of victory
“The margin of victory was surprisingly large, with the champion finishing ten seconds ahead of the runner-up.”
noun + of + noun
07. victory parade
“Thousands of fans gathered in the city center to cheer for the players during the victory parade.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in victory
“The captain remained humble in victory, praising the efforts of his opponents during the interview.”
prep + noun
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'over' to indicate the defeated party.
Real-World Examples
“Of the 10 games that Yamal missed last season, six of those were the final matches of the campaign, including the title-clinching 2-0 victory over Real Madrid .” “Iga Swiatek secures her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open.” “Yet a confident President Vladimir Putin continues to predict victory for Russia.” “Farage did not attend the official vote count early Friday and cancelled a planned victory speech, the BBC reported.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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